Software Test Engineer II

Elbit Systems of America; Roanoke (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Most locations: 9/80 schedule

401(k) program

Medical, dental, vision, & disability

Life Insurance

Flexible Vacation & PTO

Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Voluntary Benefits

Tricare Supplement

Job summary

Twenty-Six Defense is seeking a Software Test Engineer II to research, design, develop, and test night vision sensors and systems. You will create test hardware and software needed to evaluate these products and collaborate with electrical, mechanical, optical, software, and system teams to meet project goals and deliver ready-to-use products to customers.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 2+ years in test design, and experience in product qualification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required; electrical, mechanical, optical, computer, or software engineering preferred.
• Ability to obtain a favorably adjudicated DOD Clearance at the Secret level.
• BS with 2+ years’ experience in test design and development.
• Experience in product qualification.
• Experience in leading a team or project.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including MS Office.
• Able to read schematics and mechanical drawings/models.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain test equipment used for all stages of product testing.
• Perform and lead others through design and qualification validation testing, manufacturing product validation, and engineering design test verification.
• Develop requirements, specifications, plans, procedures, and reports for test system development and product qualification, verification, and validation.
• Produce relevant design architecture for test fixtures, equipment, and/or processes, and work with other engineering disciplines to create final output.
• Inform engineering budgets and ensure engineering-related costs adhere to the defined budget.
• Able to participate in engineering design reviews and give feedback that is test-related.
• Release work product into the appropriate document and change management tool.
• Interface with other engineering disciplines and program management to understand requirements and scope of effort.
• Researches new developments in test technology and can utilize them in our product testing.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Test design

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

2+ years experience in test design and development

Ability to obtain DOD Secret clearance

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

Scripting languages

C/C++/C#

GitLab

Reading schematics

Job description

Company Information

Twenty-Six Defense, headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities throughout the U.S., Twenty-Six Defense is dedicated to supporting those who contribute to the national security of the United States. Twenty-Six Defense is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.

Job Summary

The Software Test Engineer II researches, plans, designs, develops, analyzes, and tests a variety of night vision sensors and systems. This includes creating the test hardware and software required to evaluate these products. Success in this role requires effective collaboration within a cross-functional engineering team to complete projects and release products to our end customers.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Design and maintain test equipment used for all stages of product testing.
• Perform and lead others through design and qualification validation testing, manufacturing product validation, and engineering design test verification.
• Develop requirements, specifications, plans, procedures, and reports for test system development and product qualification, verification, and validation.
• Produce relevant design architecture for test fixtures, equipment, and/or processes, and work with other engineering disciplines (electrical, mechanical, optical, software, system) to create final work output
• Inform engineering budgets and ensure engineering-related costs adhere to the defined budget.
• Able to participate in engineering design reviews and give feedback that is test-related.
• Release work product into the appropriate document and change management tool.
• Interface with other engineering disciplines and program management to understand requirements and scope of effort.
• Researches new developments in test technology and can utilize them in our product testing.

Education Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering is required; electrical, mechanical, optical, computer, or software engineering preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a favorably adjudicated DOD Clearance at the Secret level.
• BS with 2+ years’ experience in test design and development
• Experience in product qualification.
• Experience in leading a team or project
• Provide thorough, accurate information to inform the product team and to meet commitment times or performance metrics.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including MS Office.
• Use the scientific method to identify possible solutions to failures.
• Able to read schematics and mechanical drawings/models

Preferred

• LabView/Test Stand experience
• Scripting languages
• C/C++/C# programming experience.
• GitLab experience
• Experience in testing optical models/designs
• Experience in the defense and military industry.

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

Additional Information

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Twenty-Six Defense is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.